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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1961
Page
6
The Douglas family expresses deep gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy flowers and cards after the sudden loss of Betty Jean. They name Rev Geddes Dr Ed and staff Jim and Jean Carnegie and thank others for support and 50th wedding anniversary wishes.
Manitoba officials report botulism among waterfowl is waning as cool fall weather and rains reduce algae blooms that produce the toxin. Hon. C. H. Witney notes the outbreak is abating with safer temperatures and moisture levels.
The Rural Municipality of Miniota submits a by law for beer and natural wine sales to council. It has had first and second readings and a vote of electors is set for October 20 1961 from nine am to six pm CST at designated polling places. The clerk will display the true copy and tally votes October 21 1961 at 10 am CST in Miniota council chambers. The Reeve will attend and may appoint proxies to represent interested parties if requested.
Concentrated efforts this year saw major outbreaks avoided as water shortages closed potholes and sloughs. Many ducks moved farther north seeking better habitat with the Big Grass marsh area most affected. A notice warns of pre-natal classes starting October 24 in Hamiota Community Room with contact details. A meeting of the Electors for Miniota No. 149 will be held October 10 at 2:30 p.m. to review council and school board stewardship.
Property in Miniota Lot One to Five Block D Plan 631 Arnold House site excluded. All offers may be rejected. Send offers to Secretary-Treasurer by October 15 1961 E J Spalding Secretary-Treasurer.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Mary Edmundson requires claims by November 7, 1961 at the Birtle Manitoba office. Also advertised are for sale items including a 51,000 BTU oil heater with tank, a Singer treadle cabinet sewing machine, a tri light floor lamp with prices, and a registered polled Hereford bull bred by Lamplighter with contact numbers Crandall exchange Stan Doupe Sop.
Lost dark brown suit case with clothes reported between Arrow River and Miniota. Contact Ken Brown at 303 5 or phone 2695 Crandall Exchange for details.
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